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Cook recorded three tackles in Friday's 27-21 loss to the Chargers.

Cook played a decreased role late in the 2024 season, raising some questions about his usage to begin 2025. While it wasn't an excellent statistical performance, Cook was clearly Kansas City's primary free safety and played all 65 defensive snaps. Cook should have the chance to be more productive moving forward.

Gilman recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Friday's 27-21 win over the Chiefs.

Gilman led all Chargers defenders in total snaps, including 61 defensive snaps with seven additional on special teams. He also led the team in stops while serving as the primary free safety. Gilman has a career high of 73 tackles, so he could be in line for increased production in 2025.

James recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one tackle for a loss in Friday's 27-21win over the Chiefs.

James was on the field for all 61 defensive plays, one of three Chargers defenders to do so. He also logged two quarterback hits, which is notable considering he had six across all of the 2024 regular season. It was a solid start to the season for James, and he'll remain one of the most important members of the defense moving forward.

Woods (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Woods is the latest Patriots corner to be ruled out, along with Christian Gonzalez (hamstring). That will leave New England shorthanded in the secondary against Geno Smith and the Raiders, with Marcus Jones likely to take on a more prominent role as an outside corner.

Vera-Tucker (triceps) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Vera-Tucker was ruled out for the season Thursday, so this move was a formality to free up a roster spot. The Jets haven't confirmed their plans to replace Vera-Tucker at right guard, but Joe Tippmann could shift over, with Josh Myers taking Tippmann's spot at center.

Jones (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Jones was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers on Friday, but he'll now be sidelined for at least the first four contests of the season. He should eventually return to a backup job.

Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears.

Williams joined the Vikings as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. He impressively made the initial roster but will be sidelined for at least the first week of his rookie campaign. Williams will likely draw very few defensive snaps upon his return.

Bachman was elevated from the Raiders' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Bachman appeared in six games with the Raiders in 2024 but failed to make the roster at the time of final cuts. He'll provide additional depth to the wide receiver corps after the retirement of Amari Cooper.

Roach (calf) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Roach was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans on Friday, but he'll now be out for at least the first four games of the season. Roach had a career-best campaign in 2024, so he should have a decent role upon his return.

Prentice was elevated from the practice squad to the Broncos' active roster Saturday, Aric DiiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Prentice was released and then added to the Broncos' practice squad at the end of August, but he was always tabbed to be the team's fullback. He'll likely draw part-time offensive snaps in Week 1 against the Titans.